General Manager, Business Administration

Asahi Kasei Synthetic Rubber Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A chemical manufacturing company in Singapore is seeking a seasoned professional for a leadership position in corporate management. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in business management within the chemical industry and possess strong Japanese skills. Responsibilities include overseeing corporate governance, financial planning, and ensuring seamless operations across procurement and logistics. This role demands high emotional intelligence and an understanding of Japanese corporate culture, fostering a positive corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business management, preferably in the chemical industry.
• Business-level proficiency in Japanese.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Support corporate management and oversee internal processes.
• Ensure accurate reporting to headquarters in Japan.
• Lead people development and manage organizational structure.
• Oversee financial planning and tax compliance.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage vendor relationships.
• Optimize logistics and inventory levels.
• Align production with sales strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Business management experience in the chemical industry

Leadership capability

Interpersonal communication skills

Japanese proficiency

Understanding of Japanese corporate culture

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Corporate Management

• Support the Managing Director in overall corporate management.
• Oversee internal control, legal affairs, audits, and approval processes.
• Lead mid‑term planning, annual budgeting, KPI setting, and performance tracking.
• Build strong and trusted relationships with customers, suppliers, government bodies, unions, and industry groups.

2. Liaison with Headquarter in Japan

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting to the parent company.
• Handle internal applications/approvals related to headquarters.
• Participate in senior management discussions for Group‑wide business planning.
• Serve as the primary interface for key personnel from Japan HQ.

3. Organization, Human Resources, and IT

• Strengthen organizational structure and foster a positive corporate culture.
• Lead people development, training systems, evaluation frameworks, and retention initiatives.
• Plan long‑term workforce optimization.
• Oversee IT governance, ensuring reliable, stable, and secure system operations and managing IT‑related risks (cybersecurity, access control, disaster recovery, etc.).

4. Finance & Accounting

• Ensure accounting compliance and oversee audit responses.
• Manage financial planning, cash management, banking relations, and engagement with the parent company’s finance team.
• Lead P/L planning, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Oversee tax compliance, including transfer pricing.

5. Procurement

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for key raw materials.
• Lead Business Continuity Planning for both short‑ and long‑term scenarios.
• Oversee major contract renewals and vendor management.
• Ensure ethical procurement practices and anti‑bribery compliance.

6. Logistics & Inventory

• Ensure safe delivery, warehouse operations, and zero shipment errors.
• Optimize inventory levels in coordination with Japan HQ.
• Continuously pursue cost reduction.

7. Production–Planning Alignment

• Work with Japan Sales & Marketing and internal teams to establish practical production–sales–inventory plans.
• Approve sales‑related documents issued by AKSS.

8. Safety, Quality, Environment & Health

• Support implementation and improvement of SS506 Part 3, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS18001, IATF 16949, and related systems.
• Ensure legal safety responsibilities are fulfilled and elevate MAH risks when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSR).

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of business management experience in the chemical or chemical‑related industry
• Business‑level Japanese proficiency
• Deep understanding of Japanese corporate culture and ability to apply it
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proven leadership capability
• Expertise in at least one of the following areas:
• Human Resource
• Finance
• Supply Chain (Procurement or Logistics)
• Business Planning / Corporate Planning